Two of the NBA’s big-market powerhouses meet on Monday, with plenty of fans after Warriors vs Knicks predictions. Golden State are the game winner favourite according to the latest odds, thanks to their 17-9 run. The Knicks are also on a winning streak, having won three in a row.
Warriors vs Knicks Predictions & Tips
- New York Knicks to win the first quarter – 2.30
- New York Knicks +4.5 – 1.86
- Under 210.5 total points – 2.00
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The Warriors are expected to win against the Knicks by a few points. Expect a close game in San Francisco.
The Knicks to start strongly
Despite going 8-5 straight-up since the All-Star break, the Warriors have a -1.2 net rating in the first quarters. If we compare the teams in terms of their head-to-head stats, the Knicks have a clear advantage in first quarter play.
New York have had a positive net rating in first quarters since the break. They have been winning at the end of the first in three of their last five games. Since we like the value here, the Knicks winning the first quarter is one of our tips.
Bet 1: New York Knicks to win the first quarter @ 2.30 Bet9ja
Road team to keep it close
The Warriors have struggled as a home favourite, covering the spread in only 10 of 27 games. New York haven’t been particularly successful against the spread on the road, but they have won four of their last five and come into this game with plenty of confidence.
Recent stats don’t tell us too much about the Warriors. They have lost four of their last seven. However, they have no injury concerns coming into this game and beat the Lakers on Saturday.
These are two above-average NBA teams. Even with Mitchell Robinson and Julius Randle missing for the visitors, we anticipate a closely-fought contest.
Bet 2: New York Knicks +4.5 @ 1.86 Bet9ja
Expect a low-scoring game
No team has cashed the over more frequently than the New York Knicks. Despite being dead-last in pace and having an elite defence, they have gone under this line in five consecutive games.
Golden State have made a habit of hitting the over at Chase Center. Still, they are only a couple of games from a 99-109 loss to the Dallas Mavericks.
Expect the Knicks to slow the game down even more to keep the Warriors out of their lethal transition offence.
Bet 3: Under 210.5 total points @ 2.00 Bet9ja
